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Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
A classic journey on the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers promises spectacular landscapes, rich culture, and fascinating history, where world-class cities are complemented by romantic towns.
Cruise through the heart of Europe’s finest cities, many of whom host large traditional Christmas markets. There’s nothing quite like taking a Rhine River cruise at Christmas time, as you’ll be able to take advantage of the hundreds of stalls all selling ideal Christmas presents for the folks back home.
The Emerald Cruises Difference
Experience an unforgettable voyage of discovery with shore excursions, EmeraldPLUS cultural experiences, and the EmeraldACTIVE program all included.
7 nights on board an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Canal cruise
Christmas traditions in Europe lecture
20 delectable meals including 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)
1 night at a hotel in Zurich
Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship
Guided tour of Cologne's Old Town
Guided visit to the Christmas market at Ravenna Viaduct Shape
Including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner
2 nights at a hotel in Lucerne
The services of an Emerald Cruises cruise director
Walking tour of Koblenz
Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board
A guided tour of Zurich
Port taxes and charges
Guided tour of Heidelberg
A guided tour of Lucerne
All tipping and gratuities
Guided tour of Strasbourg
Transfer from the airport and to the ship
Guided tour of Breisach
3 Breakfasts (B)
Zurich - Lucerne & Christmas Markets on the Rhine
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Zurich - Lucerne & Christmas Markets on the Rhine
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Full Fare
From
$7,105
pp
Earlybird
From
$6,705
pp
$400 Savings Included
Super Earlybird
From
$6,305
pp
$800 Savings Included
Full Fare
From
$7,105
pp
Earlybird
From
$6,705
pp
$400 Savings Included
Super Earlybird
From
$6,305
pp
$800 Savings Included
Full Fare
From
$7,105
pp
Earlybird
From
$6,705
pp
$400 Savings Included
Super Earlybird
From
$6,305
pp
$800 Savings Included
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